The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-13
A GOLDEN JUBILEE.
COL. AND MRS. T. p. snAL1onoss
Celebrate tho Fifticth Anniversary Of ThoI,
Marriage mt MT. Ueftevfsw-A Splendid
Reception Largely Attended-Detnils
of tho Atrnir-Skctch OF their Lives.

reception Largely ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of tho AiHnir- Sketch OF their Lives.
Yesterday afternoon and last evening
Colonel and Mrs. Thomas Paul shallcroaa
of this city, celebrated the fiftieth ami
versary Of their marriage at Mt. Belleview
hotel, out the National road. The event
WAS notable in more respects than one,
and tho large number Of guests who were
80 Hospitality received and elegantly en-
tertained will long cherish the pleasanteat
memories Of tho charming affair.
A golden wedding celebration is an
event worthy Of special motto wherever
celebrated, and especially 30 in commu.
nifty like this, where they arc so rare.
And when thoso celebrating such an
event arc we'll and popularity known,
and hsve lived together in one commu.
nifty for half century, rearing a large
family about them, tho majority OF whom
live to participate in the happy event, it
ia one full Of interest, not only to those
who are the principals, but to all their
friends and even TO the community at
large. Such WAS the celebration at Mt,
Belleview yesterday.
% Extensive and elaborate preparations
had been made for the occasion and all
the details in connection with 1t were
carried out in such perfect manner that
nothing was left To be desired.
A COMPLETE AFFAIR, u
That such wss the case was largely due
to the efforts Of Mr.. Frank Walters, Colo
mel Shallcroes' partner in Mt, Belleview,
to whom was left tho important work Of
arranging the house, tables and grounds
and who personally superintended it.
The pretty hotel and its surroundings
mover presented moro inviting appear
ancs than they did yesterday. Through
the spacious rooms and halls, across
the broad yerandas and under
the splendid shade trees that arc 80 pro-
fueely acattered about over the Mount,
there blew delightful breeze that tenn.
pered the heat OF the sun'a bright rays.
The day was an almost perfect one about
six o'clock, however, q heavy thunder
storm WAS threatened, but it pasaed
around the place. I. had the effect, how
ever, Of keeping many town people away,
who would have otherwise gone out.
The list OF invitations sent out was
long one, but the circle Of friends possega-
cd by the genial Colonel and his estimable
vito is such an extensive one, that fearing
they might have overlooked some, they
extended through the press general in
vitation. During the afternoon and oven
ing there were probably four hundred
persons availed themselves OF the priv.
lege OF calling and rendering cordial con-
gratula.ions. The hours set for the re-
ception were from 3 to 0 o'clock; the first
arrivals were about o'clock, and from
that hour until after s there were con-
slant accsssions to the gay throng. NJ
"A LARGE CROWD PRESENT.
Every train on the Elm Grove road was
crowded with guests, and many went out
in their private carriages. It was mid
night when the last good-uights and con-
gratulations were spoken.
Mrs. shallcrosS occupied places in the
large double parlors, which were hand
somely decorated with flowers and
potted plants, principally azaleas, pro-
cured from the greenhouses Of
Mr.. Theodore Schneider, the Island
horiat. Over the door was nailed
mammoth horseshoe, and, the bride
and groom Of fifty years ago re-
ceived among their presents an enormous
floral horseshoe that occupied prominent
place among tho decorations. In receiv-
ing they we're assisted By Mrs. Dr.. Elwood
Wilson, OF Philadelphia, Colonel Shall
cross sister, Mira. Sarah Lord, Of Philadel-
phia, a Bister-in-law OF Mrs. Shallcross,
their daughters and, their sons Elwood
and Alfred, the former OF whom we'll
known TO Wheeling people, Is now bust.
ness manager Of tho Camden, N. j.,
Erening Telegram. i;s$1 ~ 3
In response TO tho congratulations that
were go cordially expressed, warm and
kindly welcome was given q spirit OF hos
pitality seemed to peryade the place and
every one entered heartily into the enjoy
ment Of the occasion. ,,s.ag
FINE PRESENTS.
In addition 10 tho good wishes and con
gratulations, Colonel aud Mre. Shallcrosa
were the recipients Of large number Of
valuable and handsome presents OF gold
and silver, china and crystal and bieque
and brass, both useful and ornamental.
Tho majority Of thcse were received at
their home here in the city and were not
displayed. These testimonials and the
large attendance Of friends we're best evil
dences Of the high regard and esteem in
which Col. and Mrs. Shallcross are held.
Having been cordially welcomed, the
guests disposed themselves in shady hooks
where they listened to the splendid music
rendered by Kramers' orchestra, which
was stationed on the veranda, or chatted
among themselves. Shortly before seven
O'Clock the dining room was thrown open
and remained opened for the balance Of
the evening. This room was also layiehly
decorated with tlowers; the tables were
tastefuily arranged and laden with choice
collection Of viands that were nicely served
by IN efficient corps OF waiters. While
supper was being served the orchestra
played number Of pop ular airs among
them aevesal old ones such al" Aud Lang
Syne" and "'Annie Laurie"
n; a. GAY SCENE. 4 M
AH the dusk deepened into darkness the
numerous gas Jets and torches in and
about the hotel were lighted, and the place
became more animated and gayer than
ever. About 10 o'clock tho orchestra 90.
cupied the music stand connected with
the dancing platform, and both young and
old joined in the pleasures Of the dance,
while others enjoyed themselves looking